In a nutshell, the Start Strong Fee Relief funding is a program released by the NSW Government. Starting from 2024, it provides direct financial relief to families for preschool-aged children in eligible long day care centers.
Here are the key points:
- It's for two age groups:
- 3-year-olds: Your child will get approximately $15.38 per week off your fees.
- 4-year-olds and above: Your child will get approximately $51.26 per week off your fees.
- The major benefit: This fee relief is applied directly to your childcare account, regardless of whether you are eligible for the federal government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS) or not.
This means both families receiving CCS and those who don't qualify can benefit from this NSW government initiative, making early childhood education more affordable for everyone.
To use this funding, you typically need to sign a "Fee Relief Declaration and Consent" form at your childcare center.
